Our MÂM Restaurant Saigon review begins with a serving tray. At this former Vietnamese restaurant in District 3, the dishes arrived together for us to share, from pumpkin spring rolls and shrimp soup to pumpkin blossoms, grilled Mekong shrimp, and two banana desserts. MÂM was later renamed Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant. That restaurant has since closed too, so this is a record of the meal we enjoyed there, not a place to add to a current Saigon itinerary.
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Was MÂM Restaurant in Saigon worth visiting?
What We Loved
- The shared tray gave the meal its own rhythm.
- Pumpkin blossoms with fried garlic and the shrimp dishes stood out.
- Warm service made the generous spread easy to enjoy.
- Two different banana desserts finished the meal well.
What Could Be Better
- MÂM and its successor, Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant, have both closed.
Best for: Readers looking for a firsthand account of this former Saigon restaurant and its shared Vietnamese meal.
The Idea Behind MÂM Restaurant
A mâm is a serving tray around which a meal can be shared. MÂM took that familiar idea into a restaurant setting, bringing several dishes to our table at once. It suited the way we wanted to eat: trying a little of everything, then returning to the plates we liked most. The name is worth spelling carefully, too. Mâm is the tray; mắm is a different Vietnamese word associated with fermented fish and fish sauce.
Our MÂM Restaurant Saigon Review
The Dining Room
The room had yellow walls, large wood floorboards, dark furniture, and rattan chairs. Together they made a comfortable setting for a meal that would soon cover much of the table. The entrance had reminded us of Hoi An, while the dining room itself had enough warmth to make a leisurely dinner seem like a good idea.
Spring Rolls and Shrimp Soup
We started with vegetarian spring rolls filled with sweet pumpkin and herbs, served with a peanut dipping sauce. They made an inviting first plate. Next came Malabar spinach and shrimp soup. Its stock gave the soup depth, and a little freshly ground black pepper sharpened the finish without taking over.
Our waitress brought the main dishes together on a tray, leaving us to share them at our own pace. Stir-fried pumpkin blossoms with crisp garlic had a pleasant snap, while the grilled Mekong shrimp gave us another reason to reach across the table. The rice vermicelli with shrimp, mushrooms, and vegetables disappeared quickly. We also enjoyed crispy rice noodles with steamed pangasius fillet, a spicy sauce, and a refreshing salad. With so many plates in play, this was the part of the meal that best explained the restaurant’s name.
Banana Desserts
We stayed with one ingredient for dessert, ordering frozen banana slices with coconut ice cream and a banana cake made with caramelized banana. The first was cool and creamy; the second had a sticky sweetness that made the contrast enjoyable. Neither needed an elaborate presentation to end the meal on a good note.
Our Verdict on MÂM Restaurant
We remember MÂM for the pleasure of choosing from several plates at once and for service that let the meal unfold naturally. The pumpkin blossoms, shrimp, and contrasting banana desserts gave that simple format plenty of variety. Our visit earned its 9/10 rating. MÂM later became Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant, and that successor has closed as well. There is no restaurant at the former address now, but the pleasure of that shared meal is still worth recording.
MÂM Restaurant Saigon Review Card
- ATMOSPHERE – 8.5/108.5/10
- SERVICE – 9/109/10
- PRESENTATION – 9/109/10
- FOOD – 9.3/109.3/10
- DRINKS – 9.1/109.1/10
- VALUE – 8.8/108.8/10
MÂM Restaurant: Practical Details
| Detail | Information checked in September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | MÂM Vietnamese Restaurant; later renamed Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant. Closed. |
| Former address | 193 Hai Bà Trưng, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. No restaurant operates here today. |
| Category | Vietnamese restaurant; shared dishes served on a mâm tray. |
| Price guide (USD) | Our historical bill was about USD 60. There is no current menu or price. |
| Opening hours | Closed; no restaurant hours. |
| Dress code | Not applicable. |
| Phone | No active reservation number. |
| Website | No active restaurant website. |
MÂM Restaurant Saigon FAQ
Is MÂM Restaurant in Saigon still open?
No. MÂM was later renamed Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant, which has also closed. This is a historical review, not a current booking recommendation.
Where was MÂM Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City?
MÂM was at 193 Hai Bà Trưng, Ward 6, District 3. Ngon Villa Saigon Restaurant later used the same address, but it has closed and no restaurant operates there today.
What kind of food did you eat at MÂM?
We shared Vietnamese dishes including pumpkin spring rolls, Malabar spinach and shrimp soup, pumpkin blossoms, grilled Mekong shrimp, rice vermicelli, and crispy noodles with fish. We finished with two banana desserts.
How much did your meal at MÂM cost?
Our bill came to about USD 60 at the time of the original review. That amount is historical; the restaurant has closed, so there are no current menu prices.
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